Summary
While many have begun to sour onCall of Duty: Black Ops 6since its launch in October,whether it’s because of the alleged use of Generative AIor becauseof the mass amount of cosmetics, if there is one thingTreyarchhas done so far, it’s address in-game issues.
Since launch,Care Packages were adjusted to prevent repeat rewards, whilea “Challenge Tracker” was added to multiplayer to make the camo grind a little bit more palatable. That’s on top ofthe work done to prevent cheaters from infiltrating the game, along withthe recently introduced function of turning off crossplay.
In the most recent example of sizable changes, “Spawn Protection” is now being added to Hardcore modesvia the January 31 patch.
Give Me A Minute To Breathe
For the uninitiated, Hardcore mode inCall of Dutyis a more “realistic” version of the first-person shooter. Players have significantly less health, while the HUD has been pared down. Oh, and friendly fire is on, meaning you have to be extra vigilant.
Unfortunately, since Black Ops 6’s launch,Hardcore has often been a point of contention due to the game’s number of small maps, alongwith fan favorite areas like Nuketown. If you could figure out the spawn point, then you could “Spawn Trap” an enemy and kill them before they even had a chance to reset.
Now, things are changing.As noted in the Jan. 31 patch notes, spawn protection has been added to the mode. In other words, players should have a few seconds of immunity before any hit points begin registering. That should help make the smaller maps a lot more palatable. Of course, there is the chance that someone on the other side will be frustrated when their hit points don’t register right away, but the alternative of a lopsided match isn’t all that much more appealing, either.
